One of the most storied rivalries in the state returns as Foxboro prepares to take on Mansfield in the annual Thanksgiving Day Game. The Warriors come into the game at 6-4 while the Hornets are 11-0 and are destined for the Division 2 state title game next week at Gillette Stadium.
To help you get ready for the annual Turkey Day matchup, here is what you need to know.
Time and Location
The game will take place at the Ahern Middle School at 10 a.m.
Admission Price
Tickets will be $10 on the day of the game.
Series History
Mansfield leads the series 46-33-3 but on Thanksgiving, the series is tied 33-33 with one tie.
Who Will Play for the Hornets?
With a new tournament format, many wondered if a team playing in a state title game would rest players on Thanksgiving. Mansfield only needed a season to answer that question as the Hornets will play in the state title game but will have to decide who will play in what is essentially an exhibition game.
Talking to media after their win against Waltham in the state semi-finals, Mansfield head coach Mike Reading said the team would go for the win with no desire to go into the state title game at 11-1 but also said ideal situation would be to get ahead early and get some guys out as soon as possible.
Last Time
In last year's game, the Warriors upset the Hornets 27-21 behind three rushing touchdowns from Kiivone Howard.
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